Matchweek 30 preview: Ten key facts

07/2/2018

Lukaku eyes a century, Aguero targets a scoring record, plus more to look out for

Manchester United v Liverpool, 10 MarchRomelu Lukaku has scored 99 Premier League goals. If he registers in this match he will be the fifth-youngest player to reach 100 and the second to reach the milestone against Liverpool, after Harry Kane earlier this season

Everton v Brighton & Hove Albion, 10 MarchBrighton & Hove Albion will be the 41st different opponent Sam Allardyce has faced in the Premier League; the fourth most in the competition after Arsene Wenger (46), Alex Ferguson (44) and Harry Redknapp (43). The only side he has failed to beat in the top flight is Derby County (P4 D1 L3)

Huddersfield Town v Swansea City, 10 MarchHuddersfield Town are aiming to win a second successive PL home match for the first time since November

Newcastle United v Southampton, 10 MarchNewcastle are targeting their first victory in eight PL matches against Southampton, with their last win coming in February 2013

West Bromwich Albion v Leicester City, 10 MarchThis is the most-played fixture in PL history without a home win. In the seven meetings between West Brom and the Foxes, there have been five away wins and two draws

West Ham United v Burnley, 10 MarchWest Ham have won five of their seven PL meetings with Burnley, including all three of their home matches

Chelsea v Crystal Palace, 10 MarchCrystal Palace could become only the second team to win three consecutive PL away matches at Stamford Bridge, after Blackburn Rovers (1993/94 to 1995/96)

Arsenal v Watford, 11 MarchArsenal won their first seven Premier League matches against Watford but have since lost their last two

AFC Bournemouth v Tottenham Hotspur, 11 MarchSpurs have kept a clean sheet in their last four matches against AFC Bournemouth. The only goal they have conceded against the Cherries was Matt Ritchie's strike 49 seconds into their first PL meeting

Stoke City v Manchester City, 12 MarchSergio Aguero has scored eight goals in his eight PL matches against Stoke City, including a brace in the last two away trips. He could now become the first PL player to score at least twice in three consecutive away matches against the same club